Turn your broken flash drive back into a working storage device. If you run into errors during the process, tell me the tool displays, or share your drive's ChipGenius readout so we can troubleshoot the firmware configuration together. Share public link
Right-click FirstChip_MpTool.exe and select . Step 3: Device Detection
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Provides a deeper format than Windows, restructuring the NAND flash layout. Supported Controller Models This tool is specifically compatible with: Firstchip FC1178 (FC1178BC) Firstchip FC1179 When to Use Firstchip Mptools V1.0.4.3
If your drive is detected properly, click on the button (usually located in the top-right corner of the interface). If prompted for a password, leave it blank or try pressing Enter . If a specific unlock password is required by your build variant, it is often 123456 or 888888 . Firstchip Mptools V1.0.4.3 Fc1178 Fc1179
Never guess your controller model. You must verify that your flash drive actually contains the FC1178 or FC1179 chip before launching this software.
: An older generation widely paired with older TLC or MLC flash memory. Turn your broken flash drive back into a
: If the tool doesn't see the drive, try a different USB port (preferably a USB 2.0 port on the back of a PC) or use a "test mode" by shorting the pins on the NAND chip (advanced users only).